Forty Acres Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2
South East
£225,000Guide Price
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowArea
812 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom detached bungalow on a corner plot is described as dating from around the 1930s and requiring modernisation. Its single-storey accommodation includes an entrance hall, two bedrooms, a bathroom, separate dining room, kitchen and lounge. Two bay windows are a feature of the property.
Outside, there is a side garden, a driveway and a garage. The existing arrangement provides separate living and dining areas, with scope to consider changes to the layout subject to any required permissions. The property is within reach of Canterbury city centre, local amenities and transport links.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £225,000, this detached bungalow is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its traditional bay windows, corner plot, garage and driveway give the project a solid starting point, while the separate lounge and dining spaces offer scope to rethink the layout. The visible interiors are tired, the garden is heavily overgrown, and the dated kitchen and bathroom provide clear areas to improve; the renovation range is £43,000–£79,000. The overall score is C: the price and fundamentals are attractive, though the economics leave only a modest margin against the implied current local average value after the midpoint works estimate.
Key opportunities
- Use the separate lounge and dining spaces as a starting point for exploring a more suitable layout, subject to any necessary permissions.
- Refresh the kitchen and bathroom, and update the dated finishes and flooring to create a more cohesive interior.
- Clear and landscape the side garden, making better use of the corner plot, while retaining the bay-window character and making use of the garage and driveway.
Key risks
- The £43,000–£79,000 works range, across worn interiors and an overgrown garden, points to a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The roof covering appears aged and moss-covered; the photographs do not confirm whether repairs are needed.
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